IGP Collina del Milanese:The White Grape Varieties are Malvasia, Manzoni Bianco, Moscato, Müller-Thurgau, Pinot Bianco,Chardonnay, Cortese,   Pinot Grigio, Riesling, Trebbiano, Sauvignon Blanc, Timorasso, Welschriesling (Riesling Italico) and the Red Grape Varieties are Cabernet Ancellotta, Barbera, Bonarda, Sauvignon, Croatina, Dolcetto , Cabernet Franc, Freisa, Merlot, Nebbiolo, Pinot Nero, Syrah, Uva Rara, Vespolina. The zone of production are San Colombano al Lambro in the province of Milano, Graffignana and Sant’ Angelo Lodigiano in the province of Lodi, and Inverno e Monteleone and Miradolo Terme in the province of Pavia. Minimum alcohol level are : 10.0% for Bianco and all frizzante wines; 10.5% for Rosato and Rosso; 11.0% for Novello; 11.0% potential for Passito…

IGP Bergamasca is an appellation in the province of Bergamo, in Lombardy. It displays easy drinking wines for immediate consumption. History/Origin Viticulture in this area has been ongoing since the Roman Era. Pliny the Elder in fact talks about the wines from Bergamo in his works.The appellation IGP Bergamasca is regulated and protected by the Consorzio Tutela Valcalepio. It was founded in 1976 by 22 members and today the wineries involved are 80. They have three denominations: Valcalepio DOC, Terre dei Colleoni DOC and the Bergamasco IGT Grapes/Blends The principal White Grape Varieties that can be used are Chardonnay, Manzoni Bianco, Moscato, Pinot Bianco, Pinot GrigioRiesling, Sauvignon Blanc, Welschriesling (Riesling…

IGP Benaco Bresciano:Principal White Grape Varieties are Chardonnay, Manzoni Bianco, Pinot Bianco, Pinot Grigio, Riesling, Trebbiano, Welschriesling (Riesling Italico). Principal Red Grape Varieties: Barbera, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Groppello, Marzemino, Merlot, Nebbiolo, Pinot Nero, Rebo, Sangiovese The production is the province of Brescia .The minimum alcohol levels are10.0% for Bianco and all frizzante wines; 10.5% for Chardonnay, Trebbiano, Rosso, and Barbera; 11.0% for all other varietals and Novello; 15.0% potential for Passito We are working on this IGP Benaco Bresciano appellation description.Please come back soon.Send us an e-mail if you are looking for more info atcheers@drinkitalian.com In the meantime, if you are in the mood for a good book, you can try:– The Modern History of Italian Wine by Walter Filipputti– Hidden Gems of Italy: An Insider’s Secret Formula…

IGP Alto Mincio:Principal White Grape Varieties: chardonnay, Cortese, Friulano, Garganega, Malvasia, Pinot Grigio, Riesling, Sauvignon Blanc, Trebbiano , Welchriesling (Riesling italico)Principal Red Grape Varieties: Ancellotta, Barbera, Cabernet, Sauvignon,Carmenère, Corvina,Fortana, Groppello, lambrusco, Marzemino, Merlot, Molinara, Pinot nero, Rondinella, Sangiovese. Zone of production: Castiglione delle Stiviere Cavriana, Gonzaga Solferino, Monzambano, and Ponti sul Mincio in the province of Mantova Minimum alcohol level: 10.0% for Bianco, Rosato, and Rosso; 11.0% for Novello; 12.0% potential for Passito We are working on this IGP Alto Mincio appellation description.Please come back soon.Send us an e-mail if you are looking for more info atcheers@drinkitalian.com In the meantime, if you are in the mood for a good book, you can try:– The Modern…

IGP Alpi Retiche:is reserved for wines that meet the conditions and requirements established by the production specification for the following types: White, Red, New redRosato, Sparkling rosé, Passito, Late harvestWith the specification of the above types: Classic Method Sparkling Wine, also in the Rosé type With the specification of one of the following vines: Chardonnay, Pinot Blanc, Pignola, Rossola, NebbioloThe geographical area  for the production of the Rhaetian Alps IGT wine is the hills of the Valtellina  located in: province of Sondrio We are working on this IGP Alpi Retiche appellation description.Please come back soon.Send us an e-mail if you are looking for more info atcheers@drinkitalian.com In the meantime, if…

Garda Colli Mantovani DOC:The production of the DOC Garda Colli Mantovani Wine extends into the Morainic Amphitheater of Gardal ocated in: province of Mantua and includes the territory of the municipalities of Castiglione delle Stiviere, Cavriana, Monzambano, Ponti sul Mincio, Solferino and Volta Mantovana.GARDA DOC WINES GARDA DOC WINES CLASSIC SUB-AREAGarganega max 35%, Pinot Blanc,Pinot Grigio,Chardonnay max 35%,Tai (limited to the territories of the province of Verona), Italic Riesling, Riesling,  Cortese,Sauvignon, Cabernet max 20%, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot max 45%, Pinot Noir, Marzemino, Corvina, Barbera, Classic White, Classic Chiaretto, Classic Red, Classic,, Rosso Novello, Classic Red Superior, Classic Groppello,Classic Groppello Riserva We are working on this Garda Colli Mantovani DOC appellation description.Please come back soon.Send us an e-mail if you are looking for more info atcheers@drinkitalian.com In…

Franciacorta DOCG: The appellation is located in the countryside just north of the city of Brescia  delimited to the east by the hills of Rodengo, Ome, Gussago and Cellatica, to the north by the southern shores of Lake Iseo and the Rhaetian Alps, to the west by the Oglio river and finally to the south by Monte Orfano.TYPES: White Wine, Rosé WineVERSIONS: Riserva – (Wine subjected to aging), Pas-dosé sparkling wine – (Sugar residue less than 1 gram / liter), Extra-brut sparkling wine – (Sugar residual less than 6 grams / liter), Brut sparkling wine – (Residual sugar less than 15 grams / liter), Extra-dry sparkling wine – (Sugar residue from…

Curtefranca DOC:it is a DOC wine whose production is allowed in the province of Brescia.,The production area is the same as the Franciacorta DOCG  The name change was established by the consortium to avoid any confusion with the most prestigious and famous Franciacort.a. Curtefranca is produced in the following types (still white or red wine):Curtefranca white;Curtefranca white Vigna;Curtefranca red; Curtefranca red Vine. The term Curtefranca is a trademark owned by the Franciacorta consortium and has an assonance with Corte Franca. We are working on this Curtefranca DOC appellation description.Please come back soon.Send us an e-mail if you are looking for more info atcheers@drinkitalian.com In the meantime, if you are in…

Cellatica DOC:The geographical area suitable for the production of Cellatica DOC wine extends over the hills of Brescia consisting of the offshoots of the mountains that go from Brescia and Colleberato to Franciacorta. The Cellatica Superiore DOC wine must be aged for about 12 months and, in any case, must be put on the market no earlier than 30 September of the year following the harvest  We are working on this Cellatica DOC appellation description.Please come back soon.Send us an e-mail if you are looking for more info atcheers@drinkitalian.com In the meantime, if you are in the mood for a good book, you can try:– The Modern History of Italian Wine by…

Casteggio DOC: Casteggio is a red DOC wine whose production is allowed in the province of Pavia. It has been recognized as DOC Previously it was considered a variety of the red Oltrepò Pavese. The production area is limited to the municipalities of Casteggio, Borgo Priolo, Corvino San Quirico, Montebello della Battaglia, Calvignano, Oliva Gessi and Torrazza Coste. It can be marketed in the Casteggio and Casteggio Riserva types. Sensory characteristicscolor: intense ruby ​​red, Smell: intense, ethereal, delicate perfume. To the taste: dry, full-bodied, harmonious. We are working on this Casteggio DOC appellation description.Please come back soon.Send us an e-mail if you are looking for more info atcheers@drinkitalian.com In the meantime,…